Sentinel Alcohol Detox
325 SW 28th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33315
Active
- Residential
- Detox
- Medication-assisted treatment
- Medicaid
The First Days of Supervised Alcohol Detox, Step by Step
If you are in or near Broadview Park right now because alcohol has started hurting you or someone you love, you are in the right frame of mind to act. Most people reach this point after a scare, an ultimatum from family, or the plain realization that quitting alone has not worked. The fear of withdrawal is often the biggest barrier, and it is a reasonable fear, so treat it seriously.
Before anything else, know the danger signs. Severe alcohol withdrawal is a medical emergency. If there are seizures, hallucinations, confusion, or a racing heart, call 911 or get to the nearest emergency room immediately. Do not wait to see whether those symptoms pass. They can get worse fast, and an ER can keep the person safe through the worst of it.
If the situation is not an emergency, the first day usually starts with a phone call. You reach out to a facility or a helpline, answer some questions about drinking history, health, and how long it has been since the last drink, and get screened for how risky withdrawal might be. From there, the facility either schedules an intake appointment or directs you somewhere that fits better. On intake day, expect paperwork, a health check, and a conversation about what detox will involve. Staff will ask honest questions, and honest answers help them keep the withdrawal comfortable and safe.
Broadview Park sits in Broward County, close to Fort Lauderdale, and there are licensed facilities within a short drive in Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, and the wider South Florida area. Calling more than one is normal and smart. Availability and fit differ from place to place, and the first place you call may not be the one that works.
One more thing worth knowing before day one: detox is the beginning, not the whole plan. Its job is to get alcohol out of the body safely. Lasting recovery usually needs follow-up care, and asking about what happens after detox is one of the best questions you can bring to that first call.
Call (877) 712-7713
Choosing the Right Level of Supervised Alcohol Detox
Detox is the first step, and it has one job: getting alcohol out of your body safely while doctors and nurses watch for the dangerous parts of withdrawal. That can mean tremors, sweating, a racing heart, and in serious cases seizures or confusion. Medically supervised detox usually lasts a few days to a week, and staff can give medication to keep you comfortable and stable.
Residential treatment comes after detox. You live at the facility for weeks at a time, follow a structured day of counseling and groups, and stay away from the people and routines that fed the drinking. Outpatient care lets you live at home and come in for appointments, sometimes a few hours a week, sometimes most of the day.
The honest way to choose: if you have tried to stop on your own and could not get through the first days, or if you drink heavily every day, start with detox. If your home situation is chaotic or full of drinking, residential gives you a real chance to practice sober living. If you have a stable home, a job you cannot leave, and milder symptoms, outpatient can work.
Many people do detox first, then step down to residential or outpatient. You do not have to figure out the whole path tonight. You only have to pick the right first door.
Call (877) 712-7713Levels of Care, Explained
Medical Detox
Round-the-clock medical monitoring while your body clears alcohol safely.
Residential Care
You live on site for weeks, with therapy and structure every day.
Outpatient Care
Scheduled sessions while you keep living at home and working.
Aftercare
Ongoing support and check-ins that help sobriety last.
Questions That Show Whether a Medical Detox Program Is Right for You
Ask these questions on your first call, and write the answers down. Does a doctor supervise the detox, and are nurses on site around the clock? What medications do you use for withdrawal symptoms?
How long does detox usually last here, and what happens on a typical day? Do you take my insurance, and what will I owe out of pocket if you do not? Is there a bed open now, and if not, how long is the wait?
What happens after detox, and do you help arrange the next step? Can my family visit or call? What should I bring with me?
What happens if I need a hospital? And one more that people forget to ask: what do people say was hardest about being there? The way staff answer matters as much as the answers.
Good programs answer plainly, even when the honest answer is that they do not know yet. If the person on the phone rushes you, dodges the money question, or promises things that sound too good, keep dialing.
How to Pay for Alcohol Detox: Insurance, Medicaid and Self-Pay
Payment for alcohol detox in Florida typically falls into several categories, and understanding them ahead of time can make the process less stressful. Private insurance is one of the most common routes, with many residents relying on employer plans or policies purchased through the health insurance marketplace to help cover detox treatment. Florida Medicaid serves as the state's public coverage option and may assist qualifying low-income individuals with the cost of care.
In addition, some detox providers use a sliding-scale fee structure, meaning the amount charged is tied to what a person can reasonably afford to pay. For individuals without insurance or those who choose not to use it, self-pay remains a straightforward option, and facilities can usually explain total costs, deposits, and any available financing arrangements before treatment begins.
How Getting Help Works
- 01 CallReach our free, confidential helpline any time, day or night.
- 02 AssessmentA short conversation helps match you with the right level of care.
- 03 Medical detoxIf needed, withdrawal is managed safely under medical supervision.
- 04 Next stepsYou leave with a clear plan for ongoing treatment and support.
What Separates a Good Fit from a Poor One
When you compare programs near you, put safety first. Ask whether a doctor oversees the detox, whether nurses are on staff around the clock, and whether the facility can get you to a hospital quickly if withdrawal turns severe. If someone has a history of seizures, heavy daily drinking, or other medical problems like liver disease, that rules out anything without close medical supervision.
Second, check the practical side: does the program take your insurance, is there a bed open now or a waiting list, and how far is it from the people who will support you. A program you can reach tonight beats a perfect program with a three-week wait. Third, ask what happens after detox.
A place that hands you a phone number at discharge is weaker than one that helps you plan the next step, whether that is residential care, outpatient counseling, or a recovery group. Fourth, trust your gut on the phone call. The person who answers should treat you with respect, answer your questions plainly, and not pressure you.
If they dodge questions about cost, staffing, or what a typical day looks like, call somewhere else. You are the customer here, even in crisis, and you are allowed to be picky.
If you are in or near Broadview Park right now because alcohol has started hurting you or someone you love, you are in the right frame of mind to act.
When to Skip the Wait and Get Help Now
Severe alcohol withdrawal is a medical emergency, not something to wait out. If you or the person you are worried about has seizures, sees or hears things that are not there, is confused, has a pounding racing heart, is vomiting repeatedly, or is shaking badly and cannot keep it under control, call 911 right now or get to the nearest emergency room. Do not try to drive yourself if you are the one who is sick.
Emergency rooms treat withdrawal every day; it is not embarrassing and it is not a moral failure, it is a medical condition and doctors know how to handle it. If things are bad but not at that level, still do not stop drinking alone without talking to a doctor or a detox program first, because withdrawal can turn dangerous fast, sometimes a day or two in. Tell the 911 dispatcher or the ER staff exactly how much and how often the drinking has been, including when the last drink was.
That information helps them help you. Whatever happens tonight, the safest move is medical help, not white-knuckling it at home.
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911 now.
Call (877) 712-7713Broadview Park Medical Detox Centers: 10 Options Within 25 Miles
9800 West Commercial Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33351
Active
- Outpatient
- Detox
- Medication-assisted treatment
- Medicaid
4841 NE 20th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33308
Active
- Residential
- Detox
- Medication-assisted treatment
- Private insurance
2331 NE 53rd Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33308
Active
- Residential
- Detox
- Medication-assisted treatment
- Private insurance
150 SW 12th Avenue, Suite 320, Pompano Beach, FL, 33069
Active
- Hospital inpatient
- Detox
- Medication-assisted treatment
- Private insurance
100 NW 17th Avenue, Pompano Beach, FL, 33069
Active
- Hospital inpatient
- Detox
- Medication-assisted treatment
- Private insurance
16565 NE 4th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33162
Active
- Residential
- Detox
- Medication-assisted treatment
- Medicaid
15055 NW 27th Avenue, Opa Locka, FL, 33054
Active
- Hospital inpatient
- Detox
- Medication-assisted treatment
- Medicaid
3170 North Federal Highway, Suite 204-A, Pompano Beach, FL, 33064
Active
- Outpatient
- Detox
- Medication-assisted treatment
- Private insurance
13550 Memorial Highway, Miami, FL, 33161
Active
- Hospital inpatient
- Detox
- Medication-assisted treatment
- Private insurance
Which Facilities Report the Widest Range of Options Near Broadview Park
These lists use only what the 10 active facilities listed for Broadview Park report to SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov. No facility pays to be included or can ask to be moved. Reporting more options is not a measure of quality, outcomes or suitability for any person. A missing option means the facility did not report it to the source, not that it is not offered. Call the facility to confirm everything before relying on it.
Widest Range of Levels of Care Reported
How this list is made: each facility scores one point for each of these 5 levels of care (settings) it reports to SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov (Residential (24-hour); Outpatient; Intensive outpatient; Partial hospitalization / day treatment; Hospital inpatient). A facility needs at least 3 to appear. Facilities are shown from the highest count to the lowest; facilities with the same count are in alphabetical order, which has no other meaning. Up to 10 are shown.
- Treatment Solutions of South Florida, Pompano Beach, FL: reports 5 of 5 levels of care (settings): Residential (24-hour); Outpatient; Intensive outpatient; Partial hospitalization / day treatment; Hospital inpatient. Also reports: State licence, certification or accreditation reported; Joint Commission accreditation reported.
- Broward Addiction Recovery Center, Fort Lauderdale, FL: reports 3 of 5 levels of care (settings): Residential (24-hour); Outpatient; Intensive outpatient. Also reports: State licence, certification or accreditation reported; Joint Commission accreditation reported.
Widest Range of Payment Options Reported
How this list is made: each facility scores one point for each of these 7 payment and cost-assistance options it reports to SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov (Medicaid; Medicare; Private health insurance; Military insurance (TRICARE); Cash or self-payment; Sliding fee scale; Payment assistance). A facility needs at least 4 to appear. Facilities are shown from the highest count to the lowest; facilities with the same count are in alphabetical order, which has no other meaning. Up to 10 are shown.
- Broward Addiction Recovery Center, Fort Lauderdale, FL: reports 6 of 7 payment and cost-assistance options: Medicaid; Medicare; Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment; Sliding fee scale; Payment assistance. Also reports: State licence, certification or accreditation reported; Joint Commission accreditation reported.
- Evolutions Treatment Center, Miami, FL: reports 5 of 7 payment and cost-assistance options: Medicaid; Medicare; Private health insurance; Military insurance (TRICARE); Cash or self-payment. Also reports: State licence, certification or accreditation reported; Joint Commission accreditation reported.
- William Bill Kling, Fort Lauderdale, FL: reports 5 of 7 payment and cost-assistance options: Medicaid; Medicare; Private health insurance; Military insurance (TRICARE); Cash or self-payment. Also reports: Joint Commission accreditation reported.
- Jackson CMHC, Opa Locka, FL: reports 4 of 7 payment and cost-assistance options: Medicaid; Medicare; Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment. Also reports: Joint Commission accreditation reported.
Widest Range of Medication Options Reported
How this list is made: each facility scores one point for each of these 4 medications used in treatment it reports to SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov (Buprenorphine; Methadone; Naltrexone; Medication for alcohol use disorder). A facility needs at least 2 to appear. Facilities are shown from the highest count to the lowest; facilities with the same count are in alphabetical order, which has no other meaning. Up to 10 are shown.
- Alora Recovery, Fort Lauderdale, FL: reports 3 of 4 medications used in treatment: Buprenorphine; Naltrexone; Medication for alcohol use disorder. Also reports: State licence, certification or accreditation reported; Joint Commission accreditation reported.
- Broward Addiction Recovery Center, Fort Lauderdale, FL: reports 3 of 4 medications used in treatment: Buprenorphine; Naltrexone; Medication for alcohol use disorder. Also reports: State licence, certification or accreditation reported; Joint Commission accreditation reported.
- Coral Bay Recovery, Pompano Beach, FL: reports 3 of 4 medications used in treatment: Buprenorphine; Naltrexone; Medication for alcohol use disorder. Also reports: State licence, certification or accreditation reported; Joint Commission accreditation reported.
- Evolutions Treatment Center, Miami, FL: reports 3 of 4 medications used in treatment: Buprenorphine; Naltrexone; Medication for alcohol use disorder. Also reports: State licence, certification or accreditation reported; Joint Commission accreditation reported.
- Jackson CMHC, Opa Locka, FL: reports 3 of 4 medications used in treatment: Buprenorphine; Naltrexone; Medication for alcohol use disorder. Also reports: Joint Commission accreditation reported.
- Lifeskills South Florida, Fort Lauderdale, FL: reports 3 of 4 medications used in treatment: Buprenorphine; Naltrexone; Medication for alcohol use disorder. Also reports: State licence, certification or accreditation reported; CARF accreditation reported.
- Retreat of Broward Inc, Pompano Beach, FL: reports 3 of 4 medications used in treatment: Buprenorphine; Naltrexone; Medication for alcohol use disorder. Also reports: State licence, certification or accreditation reported; Joint Commission accreditation reported.
- Treatment Solutions of South Florida, Pompano Beach, FL: reports 3 of 4 medications used in treatment: Buprenorphine; Naltrexone; Medication for alcohol use disorder. Also reports: State licence, certification or accreditation reported; Joint Commission accreditation reported.
- William Bill Kling, Fort Lauderdale, FL: reports 3 of 4 medications used in treatment: Buprenorphine; Naltrexone; Medication for alcohol use disorder. Also reports: Joint Commission accreditation reported.
- Summer House, Miami, FL: reports 2 of 4 medications used in treatment: Buprenorphine; Naltrexone. Also reports: State licence, certification or accreditation reported; CARF accreditation reported.
Widest Range of Client Groups Reported
How this list is made: each facility scores one point for each of these 12 age groups and client groups accepted it reports to SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov (Adolescents; Young adults; Adults; Seniors; Pregnant or postpartum women; Adult women; Adult men; Veterans; Active duty military; Criminal justice clients; Clients who have experienced trauma; Co-occurring mental and substance use disorders). A facility needs at least 5 to appear. Facilities are shown from the highest count to the lowest; facilities with the same count are in alphabetical order, which has no other meaning. Up to 10 are shown.
- Retreat of Broward Inc, Pompano Beach, FL: reports 11 of 12 age groups and client groups accepted: Young adults; Adults; Seniors; Pregnant or postpartum women; Adult women; Adult men; Veterans; Active duty military; Criminal justice clients; Clients who have experienced trauma; Co-occurring mental and substance use disorders. Also reports: State licence, certification or accreditation reported; Joint Commission accreditation reported.
- Treatment Solutions of South Florida, Pompano Beach, FL: reports 11 of 12 age groups and client groups accepted: Young adults; Adults; Seniors; Pregnant or postpartum women; Adult women; Adult men; Veterans; Active duty military; Criminal justice clients; Clients who have experienced trauma; Co-occurring mental and substance use disorders. Also reports: State licence, certification or accreditation reported; Joint Commission accreditation reported.
- William Bill Kling, Fort Lauderdale, FL: reports 7 of 12 age groups and client groups accepted: Young adults; Adults; Seniors; Veterans; Criminal justice clients; Clients who have experienced trauma; Co-occurring mental and substance use disorders. Also reports: Joint Commission accreditation reported.
- Coral Bay Recovery, Pompano Beach, FL: reports 6 of 12 age groups and client groups accepted: Young adults; Adults; Seniors; Veterans; Active duty military; Co-occurring mental and substance use disorders. Also reports: State licence, certification or accreditation reported; Joint Commission accreditation reported.
- Jackson CMHC, Opa Locka, FL: reports 6 of 12 age groups and client groups accepted: Adolescents; Young adults; Adults; Seniors; Clients who have experienced trauma; Co-occurring mental and substance use disorders. Also reports: Joint Commission accreditation reported.
- Evolutions Treatment Center, Miami, FL: reports 5 of 12 age groups and client groups accepted: Young adults; Adults; Seniors; Criminal justice clients; Co-occurring mental and substance use disorders. Also reports: State licence, certification or accreditation reported; Joint Commission accreditation reported.
- Lifeskills South Florida, Fort Lauderdale, FL: reports 5 of 12 age groups and client groups accepted: Young adults; Adults; Seniors; Clients who have experienced trauma; Co-occurring mental and substance use disorders. Also reports: State licence, certification or accreditation reported; CARF accreditation reported.
What People Ask About Alcohol Withdrawal Treatment in Broadview Park
What are the signs that alcohol withdrawal needs emergency care?
Severe alcohol withdrawal is a medical emergency. If there are seizures, hallucinations, confusion, or a racing heart, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately rather than waiting to see if symptoms pass.
What usually happens on the first day of seeking alcohol detox?
The first day typically starts with a phone call to a facility or helpline, where you answer questions about drinking history, health, and timing of the last drink so staff can assess withdrawal risk. From there, you either schedule an intake appointment or get pointed to a better fit, and intake day usually involves paperwork, a health check, and a conversation about what detox will involve.
How do I know if I need medical detox instead of quitting on my own?
Heavy drinking, drinking every day for years, past seizures or hallucinations during withdrawal, and other health problems like liver disease all raise the risk. If any of those describe you, do not stop drinking without medical supervision. A detox program will ask about your drinking history and check you over before deciding. Some people do have mild withdrawal and only need outpatient support, but that is a call for a doctor to make, not something to gamble on alone. The dangerous forms of withdrawal can appear within the first two or three days, so even feeling okay at first does not mean you are in the clear.
How long does alcohol detox usually take?
Typically between three and seven days, depending on how much and how long you have been drinking and how your body responds. The worst symptoms usually hit in the first two or three days, and medication can make that stretch far more bearable. You will not just lie in a bed; most programs check your vital signs regularly and begin some light counseling near the end. Detox alone is not full treatment, so plan on a next step after you are stable.
Is quitting alcohol cold turkey dangerous?
No. Quitting cold turkey after heavy, regular drinking is one of the riskiest ways to stop, because withdrawal from alcohol can cause seizures and other dangerous complications without warning. The safer route is a medically supervised detox, where staff can give medication to ease symptoms and catch problems early. If you have already stopped drinking and feel badly, call a doctor or detox program now. And if symptoms turn severe, treat it as an emergency and get medical help immediately.